County

NRCS reminds ranchers and farmers of new wetlands rules

RBC I Tiffany Jehorek, the district conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Meeker reminds area ranchers and farmers that the new Farm Bill has established changes relative to wetlands in Rio Blanco County.

May 26, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely, Meeker and Dinosaur get DOLA grants

RBC I Mike Samson, chairman of The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, and Jeff Eskelson, AGNC vice chairman and Rio Blanco County commissioner, are pleased to announce that through AGNC’s $50,000 mini-grant program awarded from state Department Of Local Affairs (DOLA), a $3,750 grant on behalf of the Town of[Read More…]

May 25, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Forests now open; be safe and be aware

RBC I With Memorial Day this coming weekend, thousands of travelers are getting ready to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season. As people are getting tents and gear ready, the U.S. Forest Service encourages the public to be safe when enjoying their national forests.

May 24, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Memorial to be nominated for governor’s award

May 22, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

BLM seeks local comment regarding county horse fence

MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management released Tuesday a preliminary environmental assessment for construction of four segments of fence in association with the Herd Management Area boundary in Rio Blanco County. The fence will serve to contain wild horses within the Piceance-East Douglas HMA. The 137-mile perimeter of the[Read More…]

May 21, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Old Timer’s dance, dinner and Meekerpalooza slated for June 7

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association 102nd anniversary “Centennial plus 2” Old Timer’s Reunion Dinner and Dance will be held on June 7 at the Freeman E. Fairfield Community Center. Invitations have been mailed to members containing registration forms that must be returned by May 24 via mail.

May 20, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State increases enforcement of seat belt law

RBC I Beginning Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 65 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket May Mobilization effort to increase education and enforcement of seat belt laws.

May 20, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Guest Editorial: Ruling on wild horse fence to affect future

RBC I On April 21, The Cloud Foundation (TCF), Front Range Equine Rescue (FRER) and noted equine photographer Carol Walker, director of field documentation for Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF), filed an appeal in District of Columbia Circuit Court to U.S. District Court’s November 2013 dismissal of a lawsuit against[Read More…]

May 20, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

BLM seeks resident input by May 22 regarding DEIS on transmission line

RBC I The comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 400-mile Energy Gateway South Transmission Project is set to close on May 22, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) encourages interested individuals to review and comment soon.

May 19, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Warranty Deeds: April 2014

Seller: Raphael E and Nancy G Keeler Buyer: Eric M and Amanda K Jaquez

May 19, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CDOT Bike, Byways Map online

RBC I With the beginning of spring and the unofficial start of the bicycling season now under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has its Bike and Byways Map available via a mobile application, providing instant information to cyclists.

May 19, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

All-encompassing state recreation plan released

DENVER I The final 2014 Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), the blueprint for sustaining Colorado’s outdoor heritage for current and future generations, has been released.

May 19, 2014 by editor Comments are Disabled